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2019-11-13

| Terrorism

Children among dead in Kabul rush-hour car bombing

Children among dead in Kabul rush-hour car bombing

At least three children were among those killed in a car bombing that allegedly targeted a vehicle belonging to a private Canadian security company.

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Baghlan families shattered after Taliban use roadside bombs to flee fighting

2019-11-13

| Security
Baghlan families shattered after Taliban use roadside bombs to flee fighting

In one incident, a roadside bomb, planted by the Taliban in an attempt to escape security forces, killed eight members of one family on November 4.
Ghani to release 3 senior Taliban members in apparent swap for hostages

2019-11-12

| Diplomacy
Ghani to release 3 senior Taliban members in apparent swap for hostages

The Taliban's freeing of two professors would 'pave the way' for the start of direct talks between the Afghan government and the militant group, Ghani says.
Afghan officials vow to eliminate ISIS in Nangarhar

2019-11-12

| Terrorism
Afghan officials vow to eliminate ISIS in Nangarhar

ISIS has suffered a string of major defeats in recent months, including the collapse of its self-proclaimed 'caliphate' in Syria and the death of the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Evidence points to continuing close ties between al-Qaeda and Taliban

The killing of al-Qaeda leader Asim Umar alongside Taliban fighters in Helmand Province is the latest evidence proving the two groups still have strategic ties.
Evidence points to continuing close ties between al-Qaeda and Taliban
Bored by male heroes, Afghan girl coders build their own champions

2019-11-11

| Technology
Bored by male heroes, Afghan girl coders build their own champions

In 'Afghan Hero Girl', a popular phone app built by 12 young women, a princess wearing a green veil leaps around a crumbling castle in a quest to defeat a wizard and rescue her family.
Decimation of ISIS leaders in Afghanistan leaves group with dwindling options

2019-11-08

| Security
Decimation of ISIS leaders in Afghanistan leaves group with dwindling options

Members of ISIS in Afghanistan face stepped-up military operations from both the Afghan forces and the Taliban, leaving them nearly no space to operate and grow.
Former addicts stay clean at Kabul soap factory

2019-11-08

| Economy
Former addicts stay clean at Kabul soap factory

The factory employs recovering female drug addicts, many of whom face discrimination when seeking help.
Empowered Afghan women assume leadership roles in Herat government

2019-11-07

| Women's Rights
Empowered Afghan women assume leadership roles in Herat government

Since the fall of the Taliban, women have been taking advantage of opportunities to showcase their abilities in important decision-making positions.
Liberated by Afghan forces, Dahna-i-Ghori residents recount years of Taliban atrocities

2019-11-06

| Security
Liberated by Afghan forces, Dahna-i-Ghori residents recount years of Taliban atrocities

Afghan security forces liberated the district from the Taliban at the end of October, paving the way for residents to return and rebuild.
Sustained annihilation of Taliban leaders throws group into disarray

2019-11-05

| Security
Sustained annihilation of Taliban leaders throws group into disarray

Many observers say that with the current rate of casualties among Taliban leaders and fighters, peace is the only real option for the militant group.
Atrocities against civilians in Ghor mount as Taliban kill 2 female doctors

2019-11-05

| Security
Atrocities against civilians in Ghor mount as Taliban kill 2 female doctors

So far this year, 78 civilians -- including 10 women and 10 children -- have been killed and 72 injured by the Taliban in Ghor Province.
Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts

2019-11-04

| Media
Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts

ISIS-K posts on Telegram show that the terror group's Khorasan branch was apparently in the dark over Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's recent death.
Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

2019-11-04

| Security
Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

The news is the latest publicly admitted violation of Iran's commitments to a 2015 international accord.

Spotlight

Evidence points to continuing close ties between al-Qaeda and Taliban
Evidence points to continuing close ties between al-Qaeda and Taliban

The killing of al-Qaeda leader Asim Umar alongside Taliban fighters in Helmand Province is the latest evidence proving the two groups still have strategic ties.

Poll

How likely is it for disaffected Taliban fighters to join ISIS if a peace deal is reached?

View Results